Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 59 is 7375.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 125 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 7 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 131 | 17423 |
| 64 and 128 | 128 |
| 11 and 93 | 1023 |
| 23 and 83 | 1909 |
| 199 and 131 | 26069 |